Dealer Group
California Car Online
California Car Online runs 18 locations in 2 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (83/100) from 125 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $85
- Dealer add-ons
- On 23% of quotes
- CarEdge Certified
- 1 store
- Top-graded store
- Fremont Ford (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 16 rated locations
69% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 83/100, 3.3 points below the national average of 86.3/100.
Add-on Frequency
23% of transactions include an add-on, 5% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.2% above listing on average, better than the national average of 90.4%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 4 — Dublin Infiniti, Dublin Buick GMC, Dublin Kia, +1 more
CarEdge Certified dealers in California Car Online
These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought. Certification never changes a dealer's grade or ranking.
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Chevrolet | Dublin, CA | A | 100 | 1 | Chev | $85 | 0% |
| Fremont Ford | Newark, CA | A | 100 | 6 | Ford | $85 | 0% |
| Fremont Ford | Cody, WY | A | 98 | 13 | Ford | $85 | 8% |
| Stevens Creek Cadillac | Santa Clara, CA | A | 96 | 8 | Cadillac | $85 | 13% |
| Acura of Concord | Concord, CA | A | 96 | 7 | Acura | $85 | 0% |
| Fremont Buick GMC | Fremont, CA | A | 94 | 13 | Buick | $85 | 8% |
| Fremont Hyundai | Fremont, CA | A | 92 | 9 | Hyundai | $85 | 44% |
| Concord Chevrolet | Concord, CA | A | 90 | 5 | Chev | $85 | 40% |
| Fremont Chevrolet | Fremont, CA | B | 88 | 4 | Chev | $85 | 25% |
| Stevens Creek Chevrolet | San Jose, CA | B | 87 | 7 | Chev | $85 | 43% |
Group locations
18 locations across California, Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Car Online a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. California Car Online earns CarEdge transparency grade B (83/100) across 125 verified out-the-door quotes from 16 stores, graded 8 A, 3 B, 1 C, 1 D, 3 F. 69% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about California Car Online?
CarEdge reviews California Car Online on 125 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. California Car Online earns CarEdge transparency grade B (83/100) across 125 verified out-the-door quotes from 16 stores, graded 8 A, 3 B, 1 C, 1 D, 3 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 23% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at California Car Online dealerships?
Its stores average a $85 doc fee across 125 verified out-the-door quotes.
Do California Car Online dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from California Car Online stores show dealer add-ons on 23% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which California Car Online dealership is the best?
Fremont Ford in Newark, CA is California Car Online's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (100/100) from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.
Which California Car Online dealerships are CarEdge Certified?
Fremont Ford is CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.